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Insolvency
in-SOL-ven-see
/ɪnˈsɒlvənsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Insolvency
Dictionary meaning
The inability of a person or company to pay its debts as they fall due.
Examples
- The company filed for insolvency after failing to secure emergency funding.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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